NORFOLK, Va. — A new Target is coming to Norfolk's Wards Corner, the city said in a recent announcement on X.
In the announcement, the city said, "We're just as excited as you and expect more details will be rolling out soon. Keep following along!"
The store will be located at 201 E. Little Creek Road in the space of the former Kroger. As of June of last year, the Kroger was demolished.
This announcement comes after years of discussion among councilmembers. The city's planning commission approved the plans in 2023 for the opening of a big-box retailer.
Watch previous coverage: Big box store planned for site of Wards Corner Kroger
In April of last year, the city council approved the plans, which included demolishing the former Kroger grocery store and Work Force Development Center.
Before the announcement, there were persistent rumors over the years that a Target store would come to Wards Corner, even as the company repeatedly told News 3 they are "evaluating potential store locations to serve new guests" and did not have any information to share about a new store.
In a prior interview, News 3 asked Mayor Kenny Alexander if the city has had any conversations with Target about bringing a store to Wards Corner.
"The city’s having conversations with all of the big box retailers, including Target," Alexander responded.
According to the proposal, the 125,00 square-foot facility would employ around 150 people.
